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save yourself

And Jesus said, “Father, forgive them, for they know not what they do.”
And they cast lots to divide his garments. And the people stood by,
watching, but the rulers scoffed at him, saying, “He saved others; let
him save himself, if he is the Christ of God, his Chosen One!” The
soldiers also mocked him, coming up and offering him sour wine and
saying, “If you are the King of the Jews, save yourself!” There was also
an inscription over him, “This is the King of the Jews.” (Luke 23:34-38)

Jesus
is mocked and taunted with shouts about saving himself - He saved
others, let him save himself. Of course, He could have saved himself,
instantly, but He chose not to. And the reason he chose not to is the
very reason included in their mocking. "he saved others" - that's what
he was doing at that very moment. He chose not to save himself in
order to save us. At the climax of salvation, the saviour is being
mocked about his saving capabilities.